Fundraiser in memory of young mum raises £3,500 for a trust fund for 18 month old daughter

Lucy Gregory, pictured with partner Rob Baker and 18 month old daughter Charlotte, died after suffering a cardiac arrest. A special fundraiser was arranged in her honour

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A special fundraiser held in memory of a young mum who died suddenly has raised more than £3,500, for her 18 month old daughter’s future.

Lucy Gregory was just 25 when she suffered a massive cardiac arrest in late November with her devastated partner Rob Baker by her side. She was taken to Leighton Hospital but sadly died on December 2.

On hearing the sad news, members of the community decided to hold an event in her honour, at the Raven pub in Crewe. It featured a whole host of entertainment and music from many local bands as well as a fantastic raffle with pires donated by many businesses and organisations.

Thanks to an incredible response, a massive £3,500 was raised, which Rob will now place into a trust fund for daughter Charlotte’s future.

David Norburn was one of the minds behind the idea.

“Crewe and its people should be incredibly proud. They did something wonderful and every one should take a bow. I’d love to take the credit for it but honestly all I did was have an idea, so many others including Andy and Steve at the Raven who took that idea and turned it into something amazing.”

More than 350 people turned out for the event which featured music from Sway, The Start and Artisan.

David added: “Next time anyone slates Crewe, have a rethink. We threw a party in honour of a beautiful young lady. We showed the good folk of this town how to have a good time. Pub virtually drank dry nothing but smiles, laughs and not a cross word.

“The hundreds of people who took part also made sure a great amount of money is winging its way into a little girl’s life. Local people and businesses made this happen with their kindness and generosity. A town is only as good as you make it or as bad as you let it be.

“The best moment would have to be when Rob asked that everyone in the pub raise a glass to Lucy. In unison an entire crowd raised a glass to celebrate the life of a beautiful and wonderful young lady taken too soon.”